WBT Systems
AUGUST 30, 2021
Why The Great Resignation Is a Great Opportunity for Your Association. Read more about Why The Great Resignation Is a Great Opportunity for Your Association.
Association Analytics
AUGUST 31, 2021
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Aaron Wolowiec
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
How do you raise the price of a virtual event when you did a free event or a very low cost event last year? Here are three key things that you need to include when communicating a price change, especially within the context of raising the price of a virtual event when you did one for free or low cost in the past year.
Spark Consulting
AUGUST 31, 2021
Back before Maddie and I launched The No BS Guide to Digital Transformation , I had been writing a brief series on member engagement, inspired by serving on a virtual panel on engagement, organized by Mary Byers, for the Veterinary Medical Association. We had talked about things like engagement lessons for the pandemic and who is doing engagement well.
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Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that we have accelerated beyond online communication platforms being a mere convenience. They have become a necessity, more than ever before, for conducting day-to-day business. Today, the importance of integrating association-specific software into a cohesive technological ecosystem cannot be overstated.
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Velvet Chainsaw
AUGUST 31, 2021
Just when we thought we were turning the corner on a rise in Covid cases, we are hearing about short-term cancellations of conventions once again as the Delta variant causes cases to rise. Several conventions that occurred in June and July resulted in a number of positive COVID tests, including breakthrough cases among fully vaccinated participants.
InternetAssociation
AUGUST 30, 2021
I’ve seen Matt in action over the years and know him to be a master of building consensus across member companies on important policy positions.” SNOWDEN. Washington, DC – Internet Association (IA) announced today that Matt Gerst has joined as Vice President, Legal and Policy Affairs and Associate General Counsel. His experience and expertise adds firepower to IA’s team of legal and policy experts.
MemberClicks
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Let’s face it: even the best of the best go through membership lulls. Your association, chamber of commerce, or membership organization’s regular recruitment efforts can only bring in so much. But that doesn’t mean you’re out of options: it might mean it’s time to plan a membership drive.
Ungrated
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Contributed by Tyler P. Berding, Esq. The condo collapse in Surfside, Fla., has forced community association residents, board members, and managers to reevaluate long-term maintenance and repair, yet even before the tragedy, the concern for the longevity of essential components has been rising in recent years. Many community associations conduct regular reserve studies or use other means of projecting the cost of long-term maintenance and repair.
Speaker: Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket
What does delivering an exceptional member experience mean in today's world? With the right insights, tools, and strategies, you can identify what truly matters to your members, drive meaningful engagement at scale, and continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of your members. Join association experts Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket who will share practical insights on how to build an exceptional member-driven experience by gaining a deeper understanding of your members and d
Eplys
AUGUST 30, 2021
One thing that can be said about the Great Covid-19 Lockdown is there has been no shortage of webinars to attend. From how-to’s to top tips, there has been plenty of content to keep us busy as we navigate a chaotic and confusing landscape and adapt to the ever-changing “new normal.”.
Achieve
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Nonprofits and community service organizations often rely on volunteers’ hard work and generosity to get their important work done. In fact, volunteers make up the majority of many nonprofits' workforce and are absolutely critical to their daily operation and goals. With such a critical role, it is important to find committed and motivated volunteers who will be able to help an organization meet its goals. .
AMG
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
In the infographics below you will see the US Statistics on Homeowner’s Associations, locations, and association numbers. THE U.S. COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS, HOUSING UNITS, AND RESIDENTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS BY STATE NATIONAL DATA, 2020.
MemberClicks
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
In the association space, it often seems like the words “mission statement,” “vision statement,” and “values statement” are thrown around without much context on how they differ from one another. You know that each of these statements represent your organization in some way, but maybe not their exact purpose. We believe it’s important to define these qualities about your association — to provide value to your members and let your board to know what you stand for as a whole - and isn’t that the g
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Beth Kanter
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Cameras off does not mean meeting participants are disengaged. It helps avoid burnout and improves attention. Before the pandemic, way back In November 2019, a group of academic meeting researchers from several universities, business leaders, and consultants met to review and analyze hundreds of research studies about what makes meetings effective. They published “ Ten Rules Simple Rules for Meaningful Meetings.
Ungrated
AUGUST 31, 2021
CAI celebrated the achievements of volunteers at the 2021 CAI Annual Conference and Exposition: Community NOW, in Las Vegas. From left to right: Jessica Towles, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, CAI president-elect; Ursula K. Burgess, Esq., immediate past president; Dawn M. Bauman, CAE, CAI’s senior vice president of government and public affairs and recipient of the 2021 President’s Award; James H.
Association Freak
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutes Think fast: What is your brand strategy? It is not just a mission or vision. A brand strategy is how your organization shows up in the world, and how you want existing and potential members to see and feel about you. It is a promise about who you will be to them, and a promise … Continue reading "3 Steps to a Great Brand Strategy".
Mariner Management
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
We’re knee-deep in interviews with volunteers from a cross-section of associations as part of a number of volunteer strategy projects. There’s still lots of passion. There is also less time, less patience with volunteering that doesn’t move needles, and a sense of a lack of reward for effort. On one project, we had a task force tackle that last piece.
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CommPartners
AUGUST 30, 2021
For years, CommPartners has existed at the intersection of events and education. We’ve offered Virtual and hybrid event services for well over a decade. In 2014, we launched our award-winning learning management system, Elevate. At a glance, these might strike you as two distinct offerings. But they do more than complement one another. To make […].
HOA Strategies
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
As a management company, when budget season rolls around every year we get board members asking us, “Can we compare HOA assessments to what other communities are charging?” Not only is this the wrong way to calculate your budget, it is also dangerous for your community’s fiscal health. Here’s why: Monthly assessments are arguably the most troublesome part of running an HOA or condo association.
Association Freak
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutes Think fast: What is your brand strategy? It is not just a mission or vision. A brand strategy is how your organization shows up in the world, and how you want existing and potential members to see and feel about you. It is a promise about who you will be to them, and a promise … Continue reading "3 Steps to a Great Brand Strategy".
Fonteva
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
At a time when work, play, and everyday life are being carried out online, it’s more important than ever to choose the right platform for your membership database. After all , while you may not be seeing your members every day, your membership website is the gateway through which they see you. A strong, accessible platform can engage users, increase member retention, improve internal operations, and incentivize associates to encourage their personal network to join your organization’s program.
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Ever wonder why brands like Apple, LEGO, and Sephora are going all-in on branded communities? It’s because online community building is the secret sauce to connecting with audiences in ways that ads and emails simply can’t. But here's the best part—it’s not just for big corporations. Associations can create thriving online communities too. GrowthZone’s eBook, "The Power of Community," breaks down exactly why a branded online community can be a game-changer for your association.
MemberClicks
AUGUST 31, 2021
When it comes to serving your growing list of members, there’s a lot for you and your staff to keep track of. From purely administrative duties like processing dues to actually engaging one-on-one with members, you know all too well the amount of time and effort that goes into every aspect of managing your membership.
MultiBriefs
AUGUST 30, 2021
{summary} Even the most well-educated and experienced professionals in any industry have room to grow. The best team members and leaders never stop looking for new ways to strengthen their skills and gain new talents. However, going back for another degree or attending a conference isn’t always financially feasible and may not work with everyone's schedules.
Effective Database
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
What makes you weird? When I work with clients on selecting a new association management system, one thing I'm digging for is what makes the association weird. What I mean by that is, what is the association doing that most other associations don't typically do? This is important for a couple of reasons: The weird stuff is usually pretty important … What makes you weird?
Association Strong
AUGUST 31, 2021
On this week's episode of Association Strong, Dave and Tom are joined by Mark Dorsey, CEO of the Construction Specification Institute. From the ski slopes with the Professional Ski Instructors of American and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors to leading CSI in innovative new ways, Mark challenges association professionals to find your Uber, that thing that puts you ahead of the curve and sets you up for a future of innovation within your organization.
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
MemberClicks
AUGUST 30, 2021
Your association’s number one event goal is likely to offer valuable experiences to members that help them achieve their professional goals. It’s only logical that they should have a voice in the event planning process.
Breezio
AUGUST 30, 2021
Although several conferences and conventions have been back in person, there are others that are either still fully virtual or hybrid (a combination of in-person and virtual). In-person events and virtual events are different experiences, and there are ways to make the most out of each of them.
Robert Skrob
AUGUST 30, 2021
? Consumer advocates are promoting a “subscription cleanse.” This is when your subscriber “improves their lives” by canceling ALL subscriptions. I don’t want your subscription to get canceled because of some stupid cleanse idea. Or, because your customer’s spouse or business partner decides that a business subscription cleanse is a great idea. What value can you offer that will prevent.
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